1. SAMPLE EMAIL TO MENTOR
Email Subject Line ideas: OCU Mentor Database; OCU Career Mentor Request
Dear Mr./Ms. {Mentor Last Name}:
My name is {First Name Last Name} and I’m a {Year in School} student at Oklahoma City
University majoring in {major} with a concentration in {__________}. I found your
information from the Career Center’s Career Mentor Database. I see that you are an
{Mentor’s Job Title} for {Organization Name} and I’m really interested in learning more
about a career in {field}. Would you have time to tell me about what you do and how
your career progressed after graduating?
If you are available, I am able to connect by phone, by email, or in-person, whichever is
more convenient for you. My email is {Email} and my phone number is {Phone Number}. I
hope to hear from you soon. Thank you for your time!
Sincerely,
First Name Last Name
Dear Ms. Smith:
My name is Annie Stoodant and I am a student at Oklahoma City University. I found your
information through the OCU Career Center’s Alumni Mentor Database and was hoping
you would share some of your story with me.
I am currently majoring in economics, and I think that working for the Round Tree
Foundation is fascinating. As I am in the process of defining my own career direction, I
would love to hear about you career journey and more about what you do in your role.
I am available to connect either on the phone (405-555-5555), by email
(anniest1@students.ocu.edu), or in person, whichever option is more convenient for you.
Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing more about what you do.
Sincerely,
Annie Stoodant
